New report shows massive price hikes, crop production far below pre-crisis levels – revitalizing agriculture key for lasting peace

FAO Director-General highlights political commitment in the region as key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

First global 2016 wheat production forecast sees a modest drop from last year’s record level

Hunger eradication, rural development, better natural resources management, climate change adaptation are the main priorities

Humanitarian needs triple during record El Niño

Ambassador David Lane meets FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva

The world's most populated region will need to increase food production despite climate change and natural disasters

Food security worsens further in Southern Africa due to drought

Empowering smallholders and rural women and providing social protection are key to achieving food security in the region

Climate event has affected 60 million people; impacts set to increase at least until end of 2016

Eight West African countries explore ways of leveraging contribution of forests to water security

At leading EU agriculture meeting, FAO Director-General stresses need for collaboration beyond traditional silos

International agreement on illegal fishing close to coming into force

Graziano da Silva emphasizes that fighting hunger and boosting resilient rural livelihoods can lead to peace dividends

FAO Director-General urges UN forum to consider measures enabling rural smallholders to prosper

2016 cereal deficit about 53 percent higher than in 2015; food prices soaring as markets collapse

FAO welcomes resolution as a leap forward in galvanising international action on nutrition

Will boost agricultural output and food security, improve management of natural resources

Phytosanitary standards for trade in plants and plant products come under review

FAO regional conference lends impetus to implementation of Malabo Roadmap, Sustainable Development Goals